CVE-2012-3383
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CVE-2012-3383 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The map_meta_cap function in wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress 3.4.x before 3.4.2, when the multisite feature is enabled, does not properly assign the unfiltered_html capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging the Administrator or Editor role and composing crafted text.. EPSS estimates a 3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The map_meta_cap function in wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress 3.4.x before 3.4.2, when the multisite feature is enabled, does not properly assign the unfiltered_html capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging the Administrator or Editor role and composing crafted text.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.4.0 |
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